How mindfulness can help you and your child

Unsure how to help you and your child learn about mindfulness? Try the simple steps set out below.

​In his book Full Catastrophe Living, Jon Kabat Zinn describes mindfulness as the practice of "non-doing" and "letting go." When you adopt a mindful approach, your job is to simply become aware of what is going on, without trying to change it, interpret it, or consider how it affects you…
 Step 1 – Notice one thing at a time. It could be the dripping tap or the swaying breeze, or even just the tempo of each breath.
Step 2 – Really notice your internal and external states, including the colors and textures, and how that makes you feel.
Step 3 – Any time you feel hijacked by an intense feeling or thought, redirect your attention to your breathing.
Step 4 – Adopt mindfulness even in the most basic of activities, including doing your homework, tidying your room, playing with your friends, or going for a walk.

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